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“Almost Maine” Features Huge Cast, Great Mix of Talent
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – With a cast of 19 characters, ages 20-something to 70-something, OCC's production of “Almost Maine” promises to be funny, magical, whimsical and completely charming—and a great play for all ages.Running Nov. 12 – 28, “Almost Maine’ is comprised of nine short...
OCC Students Receive IT Certification in First Exam Offering
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is proud to announce 16 students have been awarded certification through the College’s new Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department Microsoft IT Academy. OCC launched the program last winter at its Auburn Hills campus and provided the...
OCC Forensics Students Winners in Intercollegiate Competition
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Participants from nine colleges and universities across Michigan recently came to Oakland Community College to participate in a forensic tournament and workshop. The event focused on competitive speech and performance in four categories: Prose Interpretation, Informative...
OCC Connects Students and Businesses at the Work Zone Job Fair
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) is holding its annual employment event “OCC Work Zone Job Fair,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, on the Royal Oak campus.What makes this event different from other job fairs? In addition to inviting student, alumni and...
Math and Science Author to Speak at OCC Lectures
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is pleased to present award-winning author, journalist and TV producer Simon Singh for two free public lectures, October 21 and 22. Singh, who specializes in science and mathematics, will appeal to anyone interested in math in the world around...
OCC Reaches Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 324
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The Oakland Community College (OCC) Board of Trustees approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, at its September 15 regular meeting.The agreement provides each member with an ”off-schedule”...
OCC Culinary Program Off To A Great Fall Start
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute has kicked off the 2015-16 academic year with a bountiful lineup of offerings and events.Join us for special fall events. Alumni Guest Chef Dinner, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. with celebrated Michigan Chefs Steve Allen and Chuck Rachwitz of...
OCC Approves New Jobs Training Funds
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College recently entered new agreements with eight companies in Oakland County to provide training and funds for training 693 new employees under the Michigan New Jobs Training (MNJT) program.OCC will provide the training in a variety of areas to include...
Electronic Waste Collection at OCC Recycling Event
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is teaming with Verizon and Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP) to sponsor two electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events at the Royal Oak and Southfield campuses. The event is sponsored by OCC’s Sustainability Committee in support...
Patriot Week: Judge Warren Speaks to OCC Students on “Immigrants and Their Diverse Contributions for Liberty: Yesterday, Today, and Beyond”
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College will be celebrating Patriot Week next week with a variety of events in remembrance of the September 11 attacks and the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution on September 17.Patriot Week events include the following: Chancellor Tim Meyer...